Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you’re learning something new, your brain is using acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that has been shown to be deficient in ...

Researchers at the University of New South Wales Sydney are testing a new way to treat chronic nerve pain by training the brain itself. The approach relies on an interactive game that teaches people ...

Just 10 weeks of playing fast-paced computer games increased levels of a critical brain chemical by enough to potentially offset 10 years of natural decline. That’s the main finding from brain imaging ...

— -- Montreal-based boxer Sylvera "Sly" Louis suffered a knockout late last year that could have ended his fighting career. But three months later he returned to the ring, a feat he credits to ...

Studies from recent years suggest gaming can support brain health, though researchers stress moderation, novelty, and realistic expectations over excess.

With age comes a natural decline in cognitive function, even among otherwise healthy adults without dementia. A new study finds that a cognitive training program may boost production of a brain ...